Overeating Triggers

Teri B. · 01-24-2008, 06:31 PM

Overeating Triggers

BY: By Karen Asp

Three common causes and ways to beat them

Emotions can drive you to overeat. So, too, can other triggers. Learn how to spot them, and you'll learn how to beat them.

Dim lighting: The dimmer the lighting, the higher the likelihood of overindulgence, says a study from the University of California at Irvine. Why? "Brighter lighting forces you to be more aware of what you're eating," says Joe Kasof, Ph.D., lead study author. Beat it by: Sitting outdoors or near windows, using brighter bulbs in your lamps, adding lighting to eating areas, or moving to a brighter room.

Distractions: In another study, when women who normally watched what they ate listened to a taped detective story, they consumed more calories. Researchers suspect the story interfered with the women's focus on keeping calories in check. Beat it by: Clearing all distractions; let the enjoyment of the meal provide your focus.

Low energy: "When your energy's low, you may look for food to pick you up," says Robert E. Thayer, Ph.D., professor of psychology at California State University at Long Beach. Unfortunately, most people reach for calorie-laden treats instead of an apple or banana. Beat it by: Identifying your low-energy times of day and substituting other activities for eating. Take a 10-minute walk or a water-cooler chat break.

ciaobox2007 · 01-24-2008, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Teri B.

Overeating Triggers

BY: By Karen Asp

Three common causes and ways to beat them

Emotions can drive you to overeat. So, too, can other triggers. Learn how to spot them, and you'll learn how to beat them.

Dim lighting: The dimmer the lighting, the higher the likelihood of overindulgence, says a study from the University of California at Irvine. Why? "Brighter lighting forces you to be more aware of what you're eating," says Joe Kasof, Ph.D., lead study author. Beat it by: Sitting outdoors or near windows, using brighter bulbs in your lamps, adding lighting to eating areas, or moving to a brighter room.

Distractions: In another study, when women who normally watched what they ate listened to a taped detective story, they consumed more calories. Researchers suspect the story interfered with the women's focus on keeping calories in check. Beat it by: Clearing all distractions; let the enjoyment of the meal provide your focus.

Low energy: "When your energy's low, you may look for food to pick you up," says Robert E. Thayer, Ph.D., professor of psychology at California State University at Long Beach. Unfortunately, most people reach for calorie-laden treats instead of an apple or banana. Beat it by: Identifying your low-energy times of day and substituting other activities for eating. Take a 10-minute walk or a water-cooler chat break.

SHIT!

Teri B. · 01-24-2008, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ciaobox2007

SHIT!

I don't think that's one of the triggers, but FUCK! might be.

ciaobox2007 · 01-24-2008, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Teri B.

I don't think that's one of the triggers, but FUCK! might be.

oh, i just meant that i have all the triggers, and "shit" was the only response.

"fuck" could add to it though, you're right.

ciaobox2007 · 01-24-2008, 08:07 PM

does anyone want any fritos? i have some.

Teri B. · 01-24-2008, 08:08 PM

Choooocolate . . . mmmmmmmm

Dawnling · 01-24-2008, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Teri B.

Choooocolate . . . mmmmmmmm

HA! HA!! gotcha!

Dawnling · 01-24-2008, 11:36 PM

The whole article is drivel.

Eat a real meal at 8, noon, 4 and 8.
NO snacks! Real meals...and realize how lucky we are to even CONSIDER 'over-eating'

01-24-2008, 06:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Teri B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6,315 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 36 Thanked 56 Times in 34 Posts	Overeating Triggers Overeating Triggers BY: By Karen Asp Three common causes and ways to beat them Emotions can drive you to overeat. So, too, can other triggers. Learn how to spot them, and you'll learn how to beat them. Dim lighting: The dimmer the lighting, the higher the likelihood of overindulgence, says a study from the University of California at Irvine. Why? "Brighter lighting forces you to be more aware of what you're eating," says Joe Kasof, Ph.D., lead study author. Beat it by: Sitting outdoors or near windows, using brighter bulbs in your lamps, adding lighting to eating areas, or moving to a brighter room. Distractions: In another study, when women who normally watched what they ate listened to a taped detective story, they consumed more calories. Researchers suspect the story interfered with the women's focus on keeping calories in check. Beat it by: Clearing all distractions; let the enjoyment of the meal provide your focus. Low energy: "When your energy's low, you may look for food to pick you up," says Robert E. Thayer, Ph.D., professor of psychology at California State University at Long Beach. Unfortunately, most people reach for calorie-laden treats instead of an apple or banana. Beat it by: Identifying your low-energy times of day and substituting other activities for eating. Take a 10-minute walk or a water-cooler chat break.
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01-24-2008, 08:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
ciaobox2007 motivational tool Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,079 Thanks: 54 Thanked 40 Times in 34 Posts	does anyone want any fritos? i have some. __________________ what's the ratio of schrute bucks to stanley nickels?
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Teri B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6,315 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 36 Thanked 56 Times in 34 Posts	Choooocolate . . . mmmmmmmm
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01-24-2008, 11:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
Dawnling Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: DC Posts: 1,306 My Mood: Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	The whole article is drivel. Eat a real meal at 8, noon, 4 and 8. NO snacks! Real meals...and realize how lucky we are to even CONSIDER 'over-eating'
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